Ragavendran Baskaran
Chennai,TN
Summary
Results-driven SAP Project Manager and Cross-Functional Consultant with hands-on experience in end-to-end SAP implementations, rollouts, support, and system upgrades. Proficient in managing SAP projects across SD, MM, and IS-AUTO modules, with a strong focus on stakeholder coordination, risk management, and project delivery. Experienced in requirement analysis, functional design, data migration, and process optimization. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing escalations, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions. Strong background in testing, UAT, documentation, pre-sales support, and end-user training. Proven ability to drive project success through strategic planning, effective communication, and deep SAP functional knowledge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Project Manager/ Lead (Stellantis India)
Hinduja Tech
02.2024 - Current
- Leading end-to-end SAP project delivery, including Greenfield, Rollouts, and Upgrade projects in modules like SAP S/4HANA, ECC, MM, SD, FI/CO, and PP .
- Managed cross-functional project teams (20+ resources) across SAP functional, technical, BASIS, and testing streams.
- Responsible for project planning, budgeting, resource allocation , and risk management following Agile and ASAP/Activate methodologies .
- Liaising with CXOs, business stakeholders , and global delivery teams to align project objectives with enterprise strategy.
- Defined and tracked milestones, deliverables, and KPIs using tools such as JIRA, MS Project, and SAP Solution Manager .
- Ensured compliance with SAP best practices and delivered cutover plans, hypercare support , and post-go-live optimization .
- Led Fit-Gap analysis , change management , and training efforts across business units.
- Experienced in handling multiple parallel SAP Projects , including SAP S4 HANA AMS, SAP Upgrade Projects & SAP Migration Projects
Manager – Lead SAP MM,SD & IS-AUTO
Hinduja Tech
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Lead end-to-end SAP MM (Materials Management),SD (Sales & Distribution) & DBM/VSS implementations, rollouts, and support projects.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP solutions across procure-to-pay (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) processes.
- Define functional specifications, configuration, and custom developments as per business needs.
- Manage SAP MM/SD workstreams, coordinate with cross-functional teams (FI, WM, PP), and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Handle resource planning, effort estimation, and task allocation for project execution.
- Lead and mentor a team of SAP MM/SD consultants and junior team members.
- Conduct workshops, status meetings, and presentations with business users and senior management.
- Perform configuration of MM/SD modules including pricing, order types, deliveries,procurement types, stock transfers, and intercompany processes.
- Ensure quality deliverables by reviewing design documents, test cases, and defect resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation and standardization in supply chain and sales operations.
- Provide expert-level support for production issues and critical incidents.
SAP Solution Architect
Bosch Global Software Technologies
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards
- Lead the design of integrations with third-party applications and legacy systems
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements
- Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications
- Conduct solution workshops and design sessions
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely and quality delivery
- Guide development teams in custom enhancements and ABAP development
- Oversee data migration strategies, IDoc interfaces, and workflow designs
- Ensure SAP best practices are followed in configuration and development
- Design and validate cross-module processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay)
- Manage dependencies and integration points between modules (e.g., SD-FICO, MM-WM)
SAP Lead Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services Limited
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Led end-to-end implementation and support projects in SAP MM and SD modules, including solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Acted as the functional lead for cross-functional teams, coordinating between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Conducted requirement-gathering workshops and created functional specifications for enhancements, reports, interfaces, and forms.
- Designed and configured processes for procure-to-pay (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) cycles, including STO, third-party orders, intercompany sales, and returns.
- Oversaw testing activities including unit testing, system integration testing, UAT, and defect resolution.
- Managed data migration strategy and execution using tools like LSMW, BDC, and IDoc processing.
- Provided leadership during cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare support phases.
- Supported pre-sales activities, effort estimations, solutioning, and customer presentations.
- Trained and mentored junior consultants, facilitated knowledge transfer, and created user manuals.
- Worked on integration touchpoints with SAP FI, WM,DBM and modules to ensure seamless business process flow.
SAP Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Involved in end-to-end implementation and rollout of SAP MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution) , and SAP DBM (Dealer Business Management) modules for automotive clients.
- Conducted requirement gathering , business blueprinting , fit-gap analysis , and solution design tailored to vehicle sales, parts management, service processing, and dealer operations.
- Configured key areas in SAP SD : sales order processing, pricing, delivery, billing, credit management, and output determination.
- Configured SAP MM processes including purchase requisition, purchase order, goods receipt, inventory management, and invoice verification.
- Worked extensively on SAP DBM functions : vehicle management system (VMS), service orders, warranty management, job card processing, and workshop planning.
- Integrated DBM with FI (Finance) , CO (Controlling) , and WM (Warehouse Management) modules for complete dealership operations.
- Supported data migration using LSMW , BDC , and managed master data consistency for vehicle and parts databases.
- Delivered functional specifications for enhancements, user exits, reports, and forms (SmartForms, Adobe Forms).
- Handled post-go-live support , resolving user issues and change requests efficiently with SLA adherence.
Management Trainee - SAP MM & SD Jr Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Assisting in SAP MM configuration and customization under guidance
- Supporting end users with issues and queries (first-level support)
- Working on data migration and testing activities
- Creating and maintaining documentation (functional specs, user manuals)
- Participating in training sessions for end users
- Assisting in gathering business requirements
- Collaborating with other modules (e.g., SD, FI, WM)
- Support configuration of SD module (Sales, Delivery, Billing, Pricing, etc.)
- Assist in gathering business requirements
- Help in system testing and user training
- Document functional specifications
- Handle basic data migration tasks (using tools like LSMW)
- Participate in go-live and post-go-live support
Education
MBA - Operations & Human Resource Management
Vel Tech Multi Tech Engineering College, Anna University
B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Sri Krishna Engineering College, Anna University
Skills
- Project Planning & Execution
- SAP Activate / ASAP Methodology
- Business Process Mapping & Optimization
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Change Management & User Training
- Integration Testing & Cutover Planning
- Vendor & Offshore Team Coordination
- Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid Project Management
Certification
- C_TS460_1809 - SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sales 1809
- C_TS450_1809 - SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
Timeline
SAP Project Manager/ Lead (Stellantis India)
Hinduja Tech
02.2024 - Current
Manager – Lead SAP MM,SD & IS-AUTO
Hinduja Tech
04.2023 - 02.2024
SAP Solution Architect
Bosch Global Software Technologies
04.2018 - 04.2023
SAP Lead Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services Limited
10.2015 - 04.2018
SAP Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services
10.2012 - 09.2015
Management Trainee - SAP MM & SD Jr Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services
09.2011 - 09.2012
B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Sri Krishna Engineering College, Anna University
MBA - Operations & Human Resource Management
Vel Tech Multi Tech Engineering College, Anna University
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